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SmartSiren Platinum Series

CHAPTER 5

Configuring the SignalMaster

An Overview of the SignalMaster Pane

The 

SignalMaster

 Pane has seven types of SignalMaster

 

lightbars of which a maximum of four can be 

assigned to the network. The button you select determines which of four SignalMaster panes opens on 
your desktop. The 

SignalMaster 

and 

Warn

 buttons are dedicated only to SignalMaster lights.

Pane for Warn button

Pane for SignalMaster button

Summary of Contents for SmartSiren Platinum Series

Page 1: ...Control Pad Configuration Software Manual 2562418C REV C 411 Printed in U S A...

Page 2: ...rp Convergence is a trademark of Federal Signal Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and o...

Page 3: ...tus Pane 23 The Four Programming Modules 24 The Button Configuration Module 24 The Button Selection Module 25 SignalMaster and Warn Buttons 25 Slide Switch Buttons 26 The Device Selection Module 26 De...

Page 4: ...Overview of the External Relay 81 Configuring the External Relay 82 Configuring the External Relay for the Slide Switch Buttons 85 CHAPTER 9 Configuring the ILS System 89 An Overview of the ILS System...

Page 5: ...8 Fast and Low Power Options 58 Siren Function Buttons 1 15 69 Siren Control Buttons 1 15 69 Siren Control Horn Ring 69 Siren Control Inputs 1 4 70 Siren Control Slide Switch 1 3 70 Pins for Internal...

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Page 7: ...ers of Federal Signal Electronic Sirens and Sound Light Systems People s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal products It is important to read and follow all instru...

Page 8: ...t it last Avoid causing a spark when connecting near tot to the battery The gases produced by a battery can cause a battery explosion that could result in vehicle damage and serious injury Be sure the...

Page 9: ...ructure be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged After Installation After installation test the siren system and light system to ensure that it is operating p...

Page 10: ...Pack 2 Windows Vista or Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit versions 512 MB RAM for Windows XP 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Depending on your system more memory may be required 15 MB available di...

Page 11: ...ware 1 Close all applications that are running on your computer NOTE Uninstall the SmartSiren Platinum Configuration Software If you have a version of the SmartSiren Platinum software installed on you...

Page 12: ...trol Pad to Your Computer in Windows XP This section explains how to establish an IP address between the control pad and your computer in Windows XP after you have installed the SmartSiren Platinum Co...

Page 13: ...Preparing to Program the Control Pad 13 SmartSiren Platinum Series 2 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties...

Page 14: ...ROL PAD DAMAGE To avoid damage to the control pad do not plug the black Federal Signal serial cable into the computer programming port on the control pad labeled PC CONNECT ONLY 5 Plug the connector o...

Page 15: ...ep the control pad must be wired for 12 Vdc power For connection instructions refer to the SmartSiren Platinum Installation Maintenance and Service manual document number 2562502 or the Quick Connect...

Page 16: ...shooting instructions in the appendix on page 103 Connecting the Control Pad to Your Computer in Windows Vista 7 This section explains how to establish an IP address between the control pad and your c...

Page 17: ...aring to Program the Control Pad 17 SmartSiren Platinum Series 2 In the Network and Sharing Center click the link Manage Network Connections 3 Right click your Local Area Connection and select Propert...

Page 18: ...Preparing to Program the Control Pad 18 SmartSiren Platinum Series 4 Select Internet Protocol Version 6 and click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IPv6 address automatically and click OK...

Page 19: ...the control pad ORANGE ETHERNET CABLE P N 751532 PROGRAMMING PORT ON CONTROL PAD 7 Plug the other end of the cable into the RJ 485 Ethernet connector on your computer ORANGE ETHERNET CABLE P N 175153...

Page 20: ...6 b During the long beep release Button 6 c Press Button 6 again The first LED on the control pad lights to indicate you are in Programming Mode d Press Button 13 In approximately 30 seconds the first...

Page 21: ...s hub of the Convergence Network With solid state relays and LEDs that light to indicate signal transmission between circuits the siren amplifier does more than amplify sound It coordinates the operat...

Page 22: ...orn Ring Transfer page 30 Device Selection Module page 26 Button Configuration Module page 24 Connection Status Pane page 23 Device Selection Tab page 27 Checkbox page 27 Option Button page 27 Timer D...

Page 23: ...clicking the icon The Close Program X button works the same as its counterpart in other Windows applications When you are ready to close the application click the button Click Yes or No in the pop up...

Page 24: ...onfigurations for every button The Button Configuration Module The Button Configuration Module displays all devices available in the Convergence Network It also displays functions assigned to the devi...

Page 25: ...e name of any button by right clicking it dragging the cursor over the default name to highlight it and typing a new name The number of characters including spaces are limited by the size and shape of...

Page 26: ...e below shows the buttons available for activation when a slide switch button is selected The Device Selection Module The Device Selection Module is where you assign devices and functions to the butto...

Page 27: ...ft Options that are dimmed and disabled become available as you select the devices that use them In some panes a device or option is unavailable because it is already assigned To prevent duplication f...

Page 28: ...hat turns on a function when pressed and held and turns off the function when released as a Push On Off button that turns on a function when pressed and turns off the function when pressed again as an...

Page 29: ...tary button Inputs 1 to 4 You can assign to the Input buttons any of the devices and functions in the Device Selection Module Each input button corresponds to one of the four input connections on the...

Page 30: ...ransfer Status Panes at the bottom of the SmartSiren Platinum 3000 Configuration Software window displays information about the transfer progress of configuration files between the control pad and you...

Page 31: ...tions Momentary Progressive Can attach functions of Buttons 1 5 14 15 SignalMaster and Warn 44 characters Slide Switch 3 20 functions Momentary Progressive Can attach functions of Buttons 1 5 14 15 Si...

Page 32: ...file Save As Saves a configuration file in a location of your choice Print Preview Displays and zooms a preview of the page layout of the SmartSiren Platinum interface Page Setup Opens a dialogue box...

Page 33: ...rmine how large the SmartSiren Platinum application interface appears on the screen Your screen resolution must be set to at least 1024 x 768 pixels to display the Large size Communication Program Con...

Page 34: ...ull featured serially controlled lightbar such as the Federal Signal Arjent S2 Legend Raydian S2 Valor and Vision SLR The lightbar auxiliary functions in the pane are not dimmed because you can assign...

Page 35: ...hanged NOTE Verify features before configuring the lightbar Federal Signal lightbars may not have all the features available in the lightbar pane To make the software configuration of the control pad...

Page 36: ...f 30 flash patterns Move your cursor over a pattern to highlight and select it The SmartSiren Platinum Siren Amplifier mimics the corresponding flash pattern number available in the lightbar model on...

Page 37: ...tterns are restricted to the last pattern available in the pattern library within the lightbar Lightbars that have more patterns are restricted to the number available in the drop down list For more i...

Page 38: ...lder you created on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration ap...

Page 39: ...the next position then add new functions Up to ten functions can be assigned directly to Slide Switch 1 and 2 and up to twenty to Slide Switch 3 3 Click the arrow next to the drop down list of 30 fla...

Page 40: ...button to activate it green in the selected slide switch position Select additional buttons if you want to turn on or off their assigned functions along with the function assigned to the slide switch...

Page 41: ...ve NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appears Click OK In the Save As dia...

Page 42: ...s off all white lights alley takedown work lights scene and cruise lights Takedowns White light directed to the front of the vehicle Flash Takedown Alley Flashes the takedown and alley lights Scene Li...

Page 43: ...ches the position you want Alley LED pod moves backward with a press of the control pad button assigned to the function Jog Left Vision SLR Takedown LED pods rotate to the right 1 875 degrees 192 step...

Page 44: ...r Pane has seven types of SignalMaster lightbars of which a maximum of four can be assigned to the network The button you select determines which of four SignalMaster panes opens on your desktop The S...

Page 45: ...nd Vision SLR When part of a full featured lightbar SignalMaster light heads can be any color except when they also serve as Stop Turn Tail LEDs Worklights and Takedown lights SignalMaster Default Set...

Page 46: ...c No 2562422 and Setting Configuration Options for the Front ILS lightbar in Doc No 2562423 Assigning SignalMaster Control to the SignalMaster Button When you click the SignalMaster button a SignalMas...

Page 47: ...different types can be assigned to the Convergence Network The types are described in the table on page 57 3 Verify your button settings in the Button Configuration Module 4 When you are finished pres...

Page 48: ...the Device Selection Module with four step functions each with 14 selectable warning patterns SAE directional warn patterns are Warn Patterns 1 through 4 Non SAE Emergency Warn Patterns are Warn Patt...

Page 49: ...e table on page 57 3 To select Warn Pattern step functions click the arrow next to the drop down list Move your cursor over a pattern to highlight and select it If you assign only one step function th...

Page 50: ...er you created on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appe...

Page 51: ...able Fast and Low Power Options on page 58 To assign a SignalMaster function to a button 1 Click the any button except SignalMaster and Warn NOTE Button Function Limits The selections for all buttons...

Page 52: ...be assigned to the Convergence Network They are described in the table on page 57 5 Select one warn pattern When the button is pressed each selected SignalMaster Type displays the pattern Split Left...

Page 53: ...er you created on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appe...

Page 54: ...Left Arrow Right Arrow and Center Out enable you to link any of the three directional patterns associated with the SignalMaster button to a Slide Switch Button The button associated with a slide switc...

Page 55: ...ith its associated warn pattern and assign it to the button you want activated In the example below Button 1 activated by Slide Switch Position 1 turns on the warn pattern assigned to the Fourth Step...

Page 56: ...are finished press CTRL S or select Save or Save As from the File menu and save the configuration file in the folder you created on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configur...

Page 57: ...SmartSiren Platinum Siren Amplifier through an RS 485 cable Rear Upper ILS A standalone Solaris ILS SignalMaster lightbar that is mounted on the inside of the upper rear windshield The lightbar is con...

Page 58: ...SignalMaster Displays a chasing pattern from the center of the SignalMaster to the right directing traffic to proceed around the vehicle to the right Function Description Fast Increases the build spee...

Page 59: ...f the Siren Pane The button you select determines which of four Siren panes opens on your desktop The sections that follow describe the functions that are available depending on the button selected In...

Page 60: ...n Control Module is not available because the option cannot be changed Assigning Siren Functions to Buttons 1 15 The Siren Pane for Buttons 1 15 and the Horn Ring button has a variety of siren functio...

Page 61: ...immed because it is assigned to other buttons For a description of the functions see the table Siren Function Buttons 1 15 on page 69 5 Select how the siren is controlled by the button A function is d...

Page 62: ...you created on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appears...

Page 63: ...Configuration Module with each press of the horn button on the steering wheel Functions can include siren tones such as Yelp and Wail Radio rebroadcast through the siren speakers and Public Address w...

Page 64: ...tton to activate it green in the selected slide switch position Select additional buttons if you want to turn on or off their assigned functions along with the function assigned to the slide switch po...

Page 65: ...op Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appears Click OK In the Save As dialog box n...

Page 66: ...alarms and temperature monitoring systems for K9 vehicles Similarly the Park Detect circuit sends a signal to the SmartSiren Platinum Siren Amplifier when the vehicle transmission is shifted to park o...

Page 67: ...a momentary switch 4 Select Siren Mute if you do not want siren tones to be audible when the input circuit is active or the vehicle transmission is in park or neutral Leave the checkbox empty or dese...

Page 68: ...ted on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appears Click O...

Page 69: ...dcast over the siren speaker Standby Turns off all siren tones except Air Horn and Manual Standby is available with Buttons 1 and 6 Air Horn A traffic clearing loud blast of sound Manual Peak and wail...

Page 70: ...iren Platinum Siren Amplifier or to pin 10 on the back of the control pad The default setting for the slide switch is to transfer the horn ring activation of the siren in Slide Switch 2 and 3 Each pre...

Page 71: ...back of the SmartSiren Platinum Siren Amplifier page 79 The ten 10 ampere relays can be configured as active high pulled to 12 Vdc battery voltage or active low pulled to ground The four three ampere...

Page 72: ...ctive High Open Off Button 3 Active H L Relay 8 Push On Off Steady On Active High Open Off Button 5 Active H L Relay 10 Security Timer 8 Seconds Steady On Active High Open Off Button 8 Active H L Rela...

Page 73: ...ly in the same row 4 Select a relay for configuration The relay is highlighted so that you can easily see it for editing The other relays dim until you complete the configuration of the relay by selec...

Page 74: ...come available as you progress through the pane You must complete all selections before you can go back and edit your selections 6 Select an active state Active High Low selections are not available f...

Page 75: ...created on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appears Cl...

Page 76: ...3 which accepts a limit of 20 are limited to a maximum of 10 2 If the Siren pane is not in front of the other Device Selection panes click the Siren tab 3 Select a relay for configuration The relay is...

Page 77: ...a button to activate it green in the selected slide switch position Select additional buttons if you want to turn on or off their assigned functions along with the function assigned to the slide swit...

Page 78: ...OTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration appears Click OK In the Save As dialog...

Page 79: ...tion Active High The normally closed NC relay supplies 12 Vdc during the on state Active Low The NC relay supplies ground during the on state Open Off The NC relay is open during the off state a condi...

Page 80: ...ernal Relays Function Description Flashing FPM Five common flash patterns from 75 FPM to 300 FPM are available for perimeter lights Steady On One or more lights stay on and do not flash Phase A Two or...

Page 81: ...el 660100 connects to the SmartSiren Platinum Siren Amplifier through an RS 485 serial cable The relay controls up to four different devices Two of the devices can be flashing perimeter lights such as...

Page 82: ...ich accepts a limit of 20 are limited to a maximum of 10 2 If the External Relay pane is not in front of the other Device Selection panes click the External Relay tab 3 Select how you want the button...

Page 83: ...selected the two channel flasher select a Relay Function flash pattern For information on these options see the table on page 88 6 If you have selected a Relay Function flash pattern for a series of t...

Page 84: ...der you created on your hard drive NOTE Pop Up Message Overwriting the Default Configuration When you select Save for the first time the message Trying to overwrite protected default configuration app...

Page 85: ...pane is not in front of the other Device Selection panes click the External Relay tab 3 Select a relay for configuration The relay is highlighted so that you can easily see it for editing The other re...

Page 86: ...ted slide switch position Select additional buttons if you want to turn on or off their assigned functions along with the function assigned to the slide switch position 5 Select a relay If you are usi...

Page 87: ...select a Relay Function flash pattern For information on these options see the table on page 88 7 If you have selected a Relay Function flash pattern for a series of two or more lights select if you...

Page 88: ...or your configuration files and save the file under a new name When you click Save again before closing the application it updates your renamed file by overwriting it Flash Functions for Perimeter Lig...

Page 89: ...d of an emergency vehicle They have many of the features of a full featured Federal Signal Lightbar including a library of flash patterns Front and Rear Light Cut Off Takedown lights Steady Burn LEDs...

Page 90: ...lightbar in Doc No 2562423 Configuring the ILS System There are no default settings for the ILS System To assign an ILS System function to a button 1 Click a button in the Button Configuration Module...

Page 91: ...tions see the table on page 97 5 Select a flash pattern for the ILS System All ILS lightbars assigned to the button flash the same selected pattern NOTE Available flash patterns Some lightbars have fe...

Page 92: ...g the ILS System 92 SmartSiren Platinum Series 6 Select functions for the ILS System All ILS lightbars assigned to the button will operate the function 7 Verify your settings in the Button Configurati...

Page 93: ...iguration appears Click OK In the Save As dialog box navigate to the folder you created for your configuration files and save the file under a new name When you click Save again before closing the app...

Page 94: ...you want to turn on or off their assigned functions along with the function assigned to the slide switch position 4 Select the ILS lightbars in the Convergence Network The dimmed options for the ILS...

Page 95: ...e available in the drop down list Lightbars that have fewer patterns are restricted to the last pattern available in the pattern library within the lightbar Lightbars that have more patterns are restr...

Page 96: ...ren Platinum Series 7 Verify your settings in the Button Configuration Module 8 When you are finished press CTRL S or select Save or Save As from the File menu and save the configuration file in the f...

Page 97: ...olaris S2 reflectors Rear Upper ILS A single level LED lightbar that mounts on the upper part of the rear windshield of an emergency vehicle It uses ROC Reliable On Board Circuitry technology and Sola...

Page 98: ...there a few more steps before the SmartSiren Platinum system is ready to be put to work To successfully complete your task the topics in this chapter should be followed in the order they are presente...

Page 99: ...u prints a copy of the configuration window for the button and assigned device you select To print a record of your configuration 1 Click a button and the tab of a device assigned to it to display set...

Page 100: ...es 3 In the File menu select Print Preview to display a preview of the page layout of the window you want to print 4 If the page displays correctly click the print icon the upper left corner Continue...

Page 101: ...eft to right When the upload is complete the file is stored in the flash memory of the control pad Putting the Control Pad into Operation Mode For the SmartSiren Platinum system to follow the instruct...

Page 102: ...s lighting product at a close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur After programming the control pad test the emergency warning system to ensure that it is operating properly Also test...

Page 103: ...rt Siren Platinum Control Pad after you have properly connected the system and tried to establish an IP connection between the control pad and your computer 1 Check the IP connection between the contr...

Page 104: ...ies c Right click Local Area Connection and select Status d Click the Support tab The IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway should match the information in the illustration below Click Close to e...

Page 105: ...P Address in Windows XP If the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway do not match the illustration in step 6 on page 107 reset the network connection by disabling and enabling it 1 In the Start m...

Page 106: ...g Control Pad Default Configuration and Worksheet 106 SmartSiren Platinum Series 3 Wait for the connection to be disabled then right click Local Area Connection and select Enable 4 Wait for Windows XP...

Page 107: ...l Pad Default Configuration and Worksheet 107 SmartSiren Platinum Series 5 Right click Local Area Connection again and select Status 6 The IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway should match the i...

Page 108: ...y connected the system and tried to establish an IP connection between the control pad and your computer 1 Set up and verify the IP connection between the control pad and your computer a To power the...

Page 109: ...ult Configuration and Worksheet 109 SmartSiren Platinum Series d To check your IPv6 Address IPv6 Subnet Mask and IPv6 Default Gateway right click your Local Area Connection and select Status e In the...

Page 110: ...ion in the illustration below Click Close to exit If they do not match those in the illustration see Resetting Your IP Address in Windows Vista 7 in the next section Resetting Your IP Address in Windo...

Page 111: ...Control Pad Default Configuration and Worksheet 111 SmartSiren Platinum Series 2 In the Network and Sharing Center click the link Manage Network Connections 3 Select your Local Area Connection and cli...

Page 112: ...ad Default Configuration and Worksheet 112 SmartSiren Platinum Series 4 Wait for the connection to be disabled then right click Local Area Connection and click Enable this network device 5 Wait for Wi...

Page 113: ...fault Configuration and Worksheet 113 SmartSiren Platinum Series 6 To check your IPv6 Address IPv6 Subnet Mask and IPv6 Default Gateway right click Local Area Connection and select Status 7 In the Net...

Page 114: ...Control Pad Default Configuration and Worksheet 114 SmartSiren Platinum Series 8 In the Network Connection Details the IPv6 Address IPv6 Subnet Mask and IPv6 Default Gateway should match the informat...

Page 115: ...ren Air Horn Slide Switch 1 Button Control Momentary Lightbar Pattern 10 Front Light Cutoff Relay Active Hi Low 10 A Relay 1 Relay Function Steady On Active Hi Open Off Slide Switch 2 Button Control M...

Page 116: ...ren P latinum S eries Button 14 Button 15 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 Button 9 Button 10 Button 11 Button 12 Button 13 Slide Switch 1 Slide Switch 2 Slide Switch 3 Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 B...

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